Top 10 Learning Collection Resources Accessed in 2022

Digital Survival Skills Module 1 Elections and Voting Teacher Resources Human Geography: An open textbook for AP K-5 NGSS Resource Sets for Teaching Science and Integrating with ELA Mathematically Productive Instructional Routines Modeling our World with Mathematics Screening for Biased Content in Instructional Materials The State We’re In Washington – Eighth Edition The State We’re In: Washington – Grades 3-5 Edition The State We’re In: Washington – Teacher Guide

Discover Openly Licensed Graphics

The OER Hub includes links to several openly licensed image libraries. As with the learning materials on the Washington OER Hub, these are graphics and images that can be used for free. Please note that many of these sites request that you give proper attribution and display the copyright holder’s name, a link to the image, and a link to the open license. 

Here are a few of our favorite image libraries that you, or your students, may want to explore:    

• The Noun Project: extensive library of icons and photos.
• Photos for Class: age-appropriate images for school settings.
• Pixabay: stock photo, vector images, and video assets.
• Videvo: extensive collection of free video clips, as well as motion graphics, music, and sound effects.

Visit the Quickstart Guide: Openly Licensed Images and Attribution for more suggestions.

2022-23 OER Awareness and Engagement Grantees

This grant opportunity is for school districts, Educational Service Districts, or non-profit educational organizations in Washington interested in providing professional learning around the Washington OER Hub and/or specific open resources on the Hub.

Project-based WA State History Professional Learning With support from OSPI, Educurious collaborated with teachers from six Washington districts to codesign the Washington State History Project (WSHP) OER curriculum for middle school. This project will provide professional learning that builds teacher capacity to implement the WSHP curriculum for high student engagement and deep learning of content and skills.

Elementary OERs: Science-centered Integrated Content This project provides introductory sessions and in-person professional learning for elementary teachers, utilizing the OSPI OER Project materials and Washington OER Integrated Subjects Learning Collection (specifically K-5 lessons developed through Climetime that showcase authentic, standards-based integration of Science with Math, ELA and Engineering).

Integrated Literacy through Interactive Notebooking This project will use the high-leverage practice of science notebooking to help teachers intertwine STEM and ELA literacy. Student-centered and culturally sustaining practices will bring the STEM Storylines OER to life for students.

Benefits of the Washington OER HUB

Wondering why you should consider using the Washington OER Hub when looking for additional classroom instructional materials? There are many benefits – here are just a few: Materials are aligned to Washington state learning standards. Expanded access to a variety of learning materials by learning collections, including integrated content. Reduces the cost of learning materials for teachers and students, all resources are FREE. Resources can increase diversity – materials provide a wide range of perspectives, such as Indigenous voices, and can be edited to ensure language is inclusive and relevant to your students.

For More Information

Barbara Soots
Open Educational Resources Program Manager
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Email: barbara.soots@k12.wa.us

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Attribution and License

• Fireworks image by Nora from Pixabay 

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